Bill S.113
188th (2013 - 2014)

An Act to regulate the sale and use of microwave ovens

Bill Title: An Act to regulate the sale and use of microwave ovens

By Mr. Keenan (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 113) of Donald Kusser for legislation to regulate the sale and use of microwave ovens. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the office of consumer affairs and business regulations shall establish minimum safety requirements for all microwave ovens sold and operated in the commonwealth including but not limited to the following:

(i) a microwave oven must not be large enough to be able to fit an infant child or small animal into;

(ii) a microwave oven must not operate at more than 500 watts;

(iii) all microwave ovens sold in the commonwealth must be equipped with a motion sensor in the oven designed to detect a living person or animal and immediately turn off the cooking mechanism;

(iv) all microwave ovens sold in the commonwealth must pass a drop test to ensure no leakage of radiation;

(v) all microwave ovens in the commonwealth must be registered and equipped with a locking device;

(vi) any microwave oven purchased on the internet to be operated in the commonwealth must conform to Massachusetts regulations;

(vii) no microwave oven may be sold at a yard sale or flea market;

(viii) only one microwave oven permitted per residence;

(ix) any residence equipped with an oven is prohibited from possessing a microwave oven;

(x) anyone under the age of 18 is prohibited from operating a microwave oven;

(xi) all microwave ovens sold in the commonwealth must only be done so by a licensed dealer; and

(xii) a buyer of a microwave oven must sign a document at time of sale affirming they know and understand the requirements herein.

The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The General Court provides this information as a public service and while we endeavor to keep the data accurate and current to the best of our ability, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

Unsupported Bill Output Format

The document text is in an unsupported format to view in a browser.

Please use the "Download PDF" link if you wish to View/Print this document.